Open evening dates
Secondary school open evenings are taking place in September and October 2026 for admission into year 7 in September 2027. Please notes dates may be subject to change. School websites will hold the most updated information - these can be accessed by clicking on the school name.
| School | Date | Time | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School | Tuesday 13 October | 9.15am and 2pm | Please book a session on the school website. |
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy | Thursday 24 September | 4:30pm - 7pm | Open mornings can also be booked. Please see the school website. |
| Canon Slade CE High School | Wednesday 23 September | 5pm - 8pm | Sixth form open evening dates available on school website. |
| Eden Boys' School | Thursday 1 October | 5pm - 7.45pm | |
| Essa Academy | Thursday 24 September | 4.30pm - 7pm | |
| Harper Green School | Thursday 17 September | 3:30pm - 7pm | Open mornings pre bookable on the school website. |
| Kearsley Academy | Wednesday 16 September | 4pm - 6.30pm | |
| Ladybridge High School | Thursday 17 September | 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Open mornings also available. Please see school website. |
| Little Lever School | Wednesday 30 September | 5pm - 7.30pm | |
| Mount St Joseph RC High School | Thursday 24 September | 4:30pm - 7:30pm | |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School | Thursday 24 September | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Additional open days, and sixth form open evening available. Please see school website. |
| Sharples School | Thursday 24 September | 4pm - 7pm | Open morning also available. Please see school website. |
| Smithills School | Wednesday 16 September | 4pm - 7pm | Open days pre bookable on the school website. |
| St James' CE High School | Wednesday 30 September | 6pm - 8pm | |
| St Joseph's RC High School | Tuesday 22 September | 5pm - 7pm | Headteacher presentation at 5pm and 6pm. Tours during the school day by appointment. |
| Thornleigh Salesian College | Thursday 17 September | 5pm - 7:30pm | Sixth form opening evening details available on school website. |
| Turton School | Thursday 1 October | 5pm - 7:30pm | |
| University Collegiate School | Thursday 8 October | 4:30pm - 7:30 pm | Open morning dates and sixth form open events available on the school website. |
| Westhoughton High School | Wednesday 23 September | 4pm - 7:30pm | |